US Bridges

Old Jasper Road over Tyro Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 7.7MI N of JCT US43 · Structure no. 021283

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jasper Road over Tyro Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Jasper Road over Tyro Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Jasper Road
CrossesTyro Creek
Location7.7MI N of JCT US43
RouteCounty Highway 216
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55362, -87.60073
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jasper Road over Tyro Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jasper Road over Tyro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Jasper Road over Tyro Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Jasper Road over Tyro Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jasper Road over Tyro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.